Heroes of the World Cup

This fully illustrated picture book contains fun profiles of the world's biggest soccer stars in a fun, simple way that's perfect for the very youngest soccer fan!

In Soccer Stories: My World Cup Heroes, young readers will find out all about ten of the world's greatest players, and what makes them special! Men's and women's World Cup players incude Mbappé, Neymar, Kane, Salah, Kerr, Messi, and more. With simple text and engaging art, this fully illustrated picture book is the ideal first read for little soccer fans. They'll love the story of these inspirational players, especially when they learn that these megastars were once just soccer-loving kids, just like they are.

Author: Simon Mugford
Publisher: Welbeck Children's Books
Published: 02/24/2026
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 9.37h x 9.06w x 0.24d
ISBN: 9781804538807
Audience: Ages 4-8

About the Author
Simon Mugford (Author)
Simon once worked at the Science Museum in London, where he flew paper aeroplanes and made giant bubbles for children. Now he writes and edits books about things like dinosaurs, ice hockey, thunderstorms and llamas. He lives in Kent with his wife and daughter, a cat and two tortoises.

Dan Green (Illustrator)
Dan Green has drawn silly pictures since he could hold a crayon. Then he grew up and started making books about stuff like trucks, space, people's jobs, Doctor Who and Star Wars. Dan lives in Suffolk with his wife, son, daughter and dog that takes him for very long walks.